The Model of the Evolution of Informal Groups Proposed by George

question 32

Multiple Choice

The model of the evolution of informal groups proposed by George Homans suggests that ________.

• A)once established,informal groups will resist changes in the formal work group that threaten the satisfaction of the informal group's members
• B)informal groups will naturally evolve into problem-solving groups
• C)the sentiments and activities that emerge within an informal group rarely result from the sentiments,interactions,and activities that already exist within a formal group
• D)managers should refrain from implementing ideas generated from the feedback received from informal groups as they tend to be biased
• E)informal groups instituted at the behest of management are more fruitful from an organizational perspective than ones that naturally evolve

Comprehend the significance of the placebo effect and the necessity of controlling for it in evaluating treatment efficacy.

Understand the therapeutic alliance and the common factors contributing to successful psychotherapy outcomes.

Understand the effectiveness of various psychotherapies in treating mental health disorders.

Recognize the fundamental principles and differences between interpersonal therapy and cognitive therapy.

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Definitions:

Ketone Reduction

A chemical reaction wherein a ketone is reduced to an alcohol, frequently involving the use of a reducing agent.

NaBH4

Sodium borohydride, a reducing agent commonly used in organic chemistry to reduce ketones and aldehydes to alcohols.

Secondary Alcohol

An alcohol containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom that is connected to two other carbon atoms.

Organic Product

Compounds containing carbon atoms, and generally hydrogen atoms, produced from organic reactions involving organic compounds.